How to Sew a Stunning Midi Dress with Pockets and Corset Back: A New Video Tutorial

10/29/2023

Hi everyone,

I’m thrilled to share with you my latest video tutorial on how to sew a stunning midi dress with side pockets and corset back. This is a beautiful and versatile dress that you can wear for any occasion.

What is a Midi Dress?

A midi dress is a type of dress that rises above the ankles but falls below the knees, otherwise known as the mid-calf. There are various patterns and styles to choose from to fit your body shape and fashion preference. A midi dress is not the same as a maxi dress, which falls all the way down to the floor or the ankle.

How to Sew a Midi Dress with Pockets and Corset Back

In this video, you’ll learn how to:

Create your own pattern from scratch or adjust the existing one
Cut and sew the fabric pieces together
Add side pockets and a corset back to your dress
Style your dress with different shoes and accessories

Plus, I have a special bonus for you: a free PDF printable pattern that you can download and print at home. This pattern is designed to fit most body types and sizes, and it’s super easy to use.

French Curved Rulers

In this video, I’ll show you how to use French curved rulers to make this dress. French curved rulers are curved rulers used in sewing, fashion design and pattern making. They are used to make sewing patterns and to adapt existing curved lines on patterns such as armhole, neckline, waistline, and hip line.

French curved rulers help you create smooth and natural curves that fit your body shape and style. They also help you mark seam allowance and grading on your patterns.

I have a whole post on French curved rulers on my blog, where I explain what they are, how to use them, and what types of curves they have.

Plus, as a bonus for my readers and viewers, I have created 6 different French curved rulers that you can download and print for free. These rulers are based on the most common and useful curves for sewing and pattern making.

Styling Your Dress for Any Occasion

Now that you have your dress ready, you can have fun styling it for any occasion. Here are some ideas on how to accessorize your dress and create different looks:

For a casual day look, pair your dress with flats or sneakers, a denim jacket or a cardigan, and a tote bag or a backpack.
For a romantic date night look, pair your dress with heels or wedges, a leather jacket or a blazer, and a clutch or a crossbody bag.
For a formal event look, pair your dress with pumps or sandals, a faux fur coat or a shawl, and a statement necklace or earrings.

The possibilities are endless! You can mix and match different shoes, jackets, bags, and jewelry to create your own style.

So if you want to learn how to make this chic and comfy dress, click here to watch the video now. And don’t forget to leave me a comment below and tell me what you think of this dress or what other projects you’d like me to make.

I hope you enjoy this video tutorial and find it helpful. Happy sewing! 😊

P.S. Stay tuned for my next video, where I’ll show you how to add bow sleeves to this dress for an extra touch of elegance.

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Euphoria Style Halter Top: A Simple Sewing Tutorial for Beginners

10/23/2023

Hi everyone,

I have some exciting news for you today. I just uploaded a new video on my YouTube channel where I show you how to sew a halter top with drop neckline from any fabric.

This is a fun and easy project that you can do without using any ready pattern. You just need some fabric, scissors, pins, and a sewing machine. I’ll explain how to measure yourself, how to draw the lines on the fabric, how to cut and sew the pieces together, and how to add the tie straps at the back. You can adjust the neckline depth with the tie straps according to your preference.

My inspiration for this project was the Euphoria serial, which has some amazing outfits and styles. I love how my halter top turned out and I hope you will too.

You can watch the video here

My pattern can be sewn from both stretch and non stretch fabric, you just need to make minor changes to the pattern

Sewing the top with non stretch fabric:

Fabric Types:

Thin Lightweight fabrics

Silk Fabrics

Cotton Lawn

Viscose fabric

Cotton Voile

Sewing the top with stretch fabric:

Fabric Types:

Stretch jersey knit

Cotton jersey knit

Stretch cotton poplin

Stretch cotton shirting

Stretch cotton jacquard

changes that need to be made to the pattern when sewing with stretch fabric

Example

full bust measurements 96 :4 = 24 cm

1/4 bust measurements 24 cm - 2 cm = 22 cm

How to sew stretch fabric and How to Find Fabric Stretch Ratio for Pattern Making

You adjust the neckline depth with the tie at the back of the blouse, you add the length of the tie depending on the size you choose, examples below.

After cutting and sewing the tie straps on the sides, this is what the pattern looks like

How to sew a top :

150cm x 150cm square fold in half and fold in half again

in the side fold draw the length of the top 42 cm

on the top fold line draw a line depending on the size you choose, for example M size 60 cm

from the top 6 cm (tie thickness)

then 1/6 bust measurements 16 cm armhole

bust line 14 bust measurements 24 cm + 1 cm seam allowance = 25 cm

and waist line 1/4 waist measurements 17 cm + 1 cm seam allowance = 18 cm

connect waist line with bust and round armhole then cut

trace the width of the tie to the top on the side of the blouse and cut out 4 ties

pin the ties to the side of the blouse with right sides together and sew.

then fold the top in half right sides together and hem line, leave a 5 cm gap to turn the blouse right side out, sew the gap and the top is ready

If you enjoy this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel for more sewing tips and tutorials. You can also leave me a comment below and let me know what you think.

Thank you for your support and stay tuned for more sewing projects.

Happy sewing! 😊

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How to Sew a Midi Dress with Balloon Sleeves and Cuffs in 30 Minutes | Beginner Friendly | Free Pattern

10/13/2023

Hi everyone, I have a new sewing tutorial for you today! In this video, I will show you how to sew a midi dress with balloon sleeves and cuffs in just 30 minutes. This dress is super cute and comfy, and you can wear it on or off the shoulder. It’s perfect for spring and summer, or any occasion where you want to look fabulous. And the best part is, you don’t need any sewing skills or expensive materials to make this dress. All you need is a sewing machine, some cotton fabric, and some elastic. And of course, you also need the free printable pattern that I have created for you. You can download it from the link in the description box below. This pattern is very easy to use and adjust. You can make your dress shorter or longer, sleeveless or with different sleeves, and change the neckline as you wish. The possibilities are endless!

So if you’re ready to learn how to sew this amazing dress, click on the link below and watch the video. And don’t forget to subscribe to my blog and leave me a comment. I would love to hear from you and see your photos of your finished dress. You can also check out some of my other sewing tutorials on my blog, where I show you how to make skirts, tops, jackets, and more from old clothes or thrift store finds.